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Spirituality is defined as the understanding and awareness of ‘self’ and one’s purpose in the world. It has both religious and secular connotations. An approach is described to encourage this growth in children for a better understanding of themselves, others and the world at large. Giving opportunities to examine personal inner feelings, fears and views, in places that can inspire, brings serenity, security and acceptance of circumstances, contributing greatly to mental health.
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Lovelock, P. (2017). Investigating Children’s Spirituality. In: Paradoxes in Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-185-8_12
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